POST-SHOW RECAP
It’ s all about the zero-turn
Robots might be stealing some attention, but for this show and this industry, it’ s still about zero-turn mowers.
John Deere unveiled its new independent wing deck design with the introduction of the FastBack Pro 100, available exclusively on its Z998R model. New to the market, the Z998R operates as a traditional 100-inch zero-turn mower or adapts on the fly with the touch of a button. Go-to Market Manager Luke Gribble pointed to the new mower’ s range of electronic controls, with E-Cut wing decks and electric drive motors, drive-by-wire steering instead of mechanical linkage, and more advanced controls. Users can even mow with just one wing deck down. The mower marries massive size with modern technology, both demanded by many larger operators looking for efficiency on the job.
On the opposite of massive sit-on mowers, Ferris showed its newest stand-on line, with units as narrow as 32 inches. Just as with the“ mini” side of the compact equipment market( see this issue’ s cover story), the zero-turn market has its own mini market. Whether for homeowners with no budget, or pro landscapers with small properties to maintain, the narrow stand-on mower trend is growing.
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